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1/4/1927
Declared by Coroner Charles H. Fickel to have died from exposure and alcoholism
Arthur Magee about 52 years old was found dead early Tuesday morning by neighbors on
the floor of his one room ranch home a mile and one half east of Cavalero's corners.
The death was investigated by Coroner Fickel and Deputy Sheriff Fred Luke and Noah S.
Berridge. The body was brought to the chapel of Challacombe & Fickel. Magee was found
dead about 8 a.m. by Jack Dougherty, a friend who had been caring for him for several
days. Other neighbors were notified and report made to the county officials. An
examination of the body revealed slight laceration on the neck and left wrist and
several abrasions inflicted in an unknown manner.
Magee has been a resident of Snohomish county for many years, at one time having been
employed as a lineman by the Puget Sound Telephone Co. He held membership in the
Knight of Pythias lodge at Seattle. A brother resides at New Westminster. Other
relatives are said to live in Alexandria, Manitoba.
Everett Daily Herald
11 November 1910
Stephen MANINGLIA died at Providence hospital yesterday, and will be buried from
Jerread's Sunday, interment to occur in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was 34
years old.
Everett Daily Herald
16 November 1910
Mrs. Samuel MARTIN died this morning at the family residence near Cemetery
crossing. The body was brought to Purdy's undertaking parlors where it will be held
until realtives can be heard from and the time for the funeral set.
Everett Daily Herald
December 19, 1910
Mrs. S. M. MARTIN died suddenly last night at her later home, 1125 Grand avenue.
The cause of death was apoplexy. Mrs. MARTIN, who was 58 years old, is survived by
her husband, who is with the (illegible) Manufacturing company. The deceased was
prominent in the Eastern Star work. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Everett Daily Herald
12/1934
Tony Martz, 42, died at his home the Faye farm, a half mile south of Monroe, Sunday
morning where he resided 23 years. He was born in Switzerland. Surviving him are his
widow, Bessie Faye Martz and eight children, Marion, Harry, Elwin, Jennie, Glendon,
Narma, Rayma and Inez Lee, all of the family home, and his father, two brothers and
one sister in Switzerland. The body is at Monroe chapel of Bakeman & Whyte.
Everett Herald
5 September 1977
Paul Allan Maxwell, age 21, of 9926 - 227 Place SW, Edmonds, died September 2 of
Cystic Fibrosis in the Seattle Providence Hospital.
He was a third year student of the University of Washington School of Business. He
graduated from Woodway High School, class of 1974. He was a former Boy Scout member,
Troop No. 302, Woodway, and a Times paper carrier. He also was a volunteer worker
for the Stevens Memorial Hospital Pharmacy and a membe of the young adule association
of Cystic Fibrosis. He had worked for the Inventory Audited Company in Lynnwood for
over three years.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Bosperowich,
Edmonds; his father and his step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mazwell, and one
brother, Samuel Maxwell, Jr., of Bellevue; his grandmother, Connie Maxwell of
Saugus, Massachusetts; step-brother, Joseph and step-sisters Tresa Gosperowich,
Edmonds, and Stephanie Smith, Seattle.
Memorial Services Monday, September 5, 3:00 p.m., in the Meadowdale Community Church,
5316 168th SW, Lynnwood, under the direction of Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.
Memorials to the University of Washington Memorial Fund for Paul A. Maxwell.
Monroe Monitor
16 September 1927
Robert McBride, well known Sultan boy, was instantly killed Monday near Elma when a
skyline cable broke at the Mumby Lumber and Shingle company's logging camp. Another
logger, Fred Wurst, was killed at the same time, and a third man, Buck Brousseau, was
seriously injured.
Robert McBride was 26 years old and had lived most of his life in Sultan. He is
survived by a bride of two months, his mother, Mrs. C. M. Kayer of Centralia, two
sisters, Mrs. Sam Keist of Alaska and Miss Harriet McBride of Centralia and two
brothers, Sam and Dan. Servives were held Thursday afternoon at 10 o'clock in the
Sultan Congregational church, Rec.Kiewer of Monroe officiating. Interment was in the
Sultan cemetery under the direction of Kenneth Walters, undertaker.
Monroe Monitor
16 September 1927
Body of Guy McCarty Recovered Near Monroe
The body of Guy McCarty of Sultan who was drowned in th Skuykomish river September 5,
when the canoe in which he was riding with three companions, struck a rock and
capsized, was recovered near Fern Bluff on Monday by William Libby.
Guy McCarty was born in Sultan in 1891 and lived there with his parents during his
term of life. He served in the Navy during the World war, and was a miner by
occupation. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah McCarty, and three
brothers, Rex, John and B. J. McCarty, all living in Sultan. Funeral servies were
held on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the M. E. church, Sultan, Rev. R. C.
Simmons of Gold Bar offficiating. Boyhood friends of his were pallbearers; members
of the American Legion were honorary pallbearers, carrying flowers. Interment was in
the Sultan cemetery, Purdy & Sons, undertakers.
Everett Herald
6 September 1977
Bothell loses a long-time resident
Edmonds - Harry McDonnell, 106, a long-time Bothell chicken farmer and former
Merchant Marine, died quietly Sunday night at the Madison Aldercrest Convalescent
Center.
McDonnell had lived at the center for several years, and his birthday parties there
had become a fixture. There was always a cake, presents, telegrams from the
President, reporters and photographers.
"We're going to miss the old gentleman. He was a pretty sharp old fells, " said
Betty Morgan, an activities volunteer at the convalescent center.
McDonnell, who at 104, claimed he weighed 204 pounds, liked to eat and admitted he
enjoyed spirits now and then. Birthday parties were good times for both, though
McDonnell delighted in protesting all the fuss.
Born in Chicago, Ill., June 20, 1871, McDonnell said he was orphaned at age 5. In an
interview on his 104th birthday, he said, "I more or less brought myself up."
He joined the Merchant Marines at age 11 and sailed around the world five times
before coming ashore for good in Seattle in 1929.
He got a job on the state hog farm at Steilacoom, and stayed there until 1945, when a
friend, Bill Kurth, hired him to help run his ranch on Pontius Road in Bothell.
He worked there with Bill and Katherine Kuerth, raising chickens, until old age and
ill health put him in the hospital and then the convalescent center.
Arrangements are being handled by Beck's Funeral Home, but there will not be services
at McDonnell's request.
Though he claimed to hav been married once for a week, McDonnell is believed to have
no surviving relatives.
Everett Daily Herald
November 24, 1910
Mary F. wife of R. L. McDOUGAL, died this morning at 9 o'clock at the family
residence, 2401 Lombard avenue. The deceases was 26 years of age and leaves, beside
a husband, a little child, her mother and several sisters. The funeral will be held
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the Bayside Catholic Church.
Everett Daily Herald
November 25, 1910
The funeral of Mary F. McDOUGAL, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from
the Bayside Catholic church. There will be a special car for friends.
Everett Daily Herald
7 November 1910
Henry McGUIRE, a prominent farmer, residing on the Lowell road, a few miles west
of Snohomish, died suddenly yesterday morning of heart failure. He was talking to
members of his family about 5:30 when without warning he fell over dead. He had been
afflicted with heart trouble for sometime, but no fear was felt of serious results.
Mr. McGUIRE was born in Iowa City, Iowa, forty nine years ago. He came to this state
and county twenty years ago and for many years conducted a dairy route in Everett,
selling out about a year ago. He has resided on his present ranch above Lowell for
about five years. He leaves a wife, five daughters and one son. One daughter, Mary,
is a well known trained nurse belonging to the staff of the Everett hospital. The
other children reside at home. The body will lie in state at Purdy's chapel to
morning, when it will be taken to St. Michael's Catholic church, where Rev. Father
VAN DER WALLE will conduct the services. Mr. McGUIRE was an Eagle and a member of
the Grange. His only living relative, besides his wife and children. Mrs. M.
BLACKER, of Seattle, has arrived here to attend the funeral. Interment will be in
G.A.R. cemetery.
All members of Snohomish Aerie, No., 105 F. O. E. are requested to be present at St.
Michael's Catholic church at 10 a. m. on Tuesday November 8, for the purpose of
attending the funeral of our late brother Henry McGUIRE. Those who wish to view the
remains will please call at Purdy's chapel before 9 a. m. and the casket will not be
opened at the church.
Everett Herald
8 September 1977
Mazimillian C. McGuire, of 7207 198th St, Lynnwood, died Sept. 7 in Seattle.
He was born Dec. 18, 1903 in Hamilton, Mont., was a civil engineer with King
County Road Department and was a member of the Saint Thomas More Catholic Church.
He leaves his wife, Louise of the home; two sons, Michael of Lynnwood and Dennis
of Port Townsend; brother, George C. McGuire; sisters Mary Shappee and Margaret
McGuire, all of Tacoma.
Everett Daily Herald
November 7, 1910
Charles MONTROSS is Shot Down in Monroe Street at Midnight.
Coroner C. H. BAKEMAN, in a long distance telephone message to the Herald this
afternoon, stated that the inquest in the case of the killing of Charles MONTROSS
had developed the probability that the slayer stood in the Elk saloon. A young woman
witness testified to seeing the shot fired from the saloon, and the testimony of
other witnesses did not contradict this. This testimony has opened a possible clew
to the identity of the slayer.
Special to the Daily Herald.
MONROE, Nov. 7, -- Mystery surrounds the murder here on the streets at midnight
Saturday of Charles MONTROSS, a shingle mill employee who had been working in Cherry
Valley. MONTROSS was shot once, and two men were seen running away into the
darkness. MONTRAUSS lived only about three minutes, and hemorrhage from his lungs
prevented him speaking to shed any light on the identity of his slayers or the motive
back of the killing.
MONTROSS left the camp at Cherry Valley Saturday and went to Snohomish, where his
parents reside. He spent the early evening with them, and then came to Monroe. Here
he attended a public dance on the second floor of a building near the Elk saloon. He
went downstairs several times during the evening, but was not intoxicated when he
left the dance hall about midnight presumably to visit the saloon to get a
"nightcap."
Left Saloon Alone
MONTROSS left the saloon alone. A few moments later a shot was heard, and four
men who were at various points on the street turned in time to see two men run
through a vacant lot near the Metropolitan livery stable toward the railroad tracks.
MONTROSS staggered to the door of the Elk saloon and called out: "I'm shot!" These
were the last words he spoke.
The bartender on duty rushed out and his employer immediately summoned a doctor.
Three men started to take MONTROSS up the street to a doctor's office, and had
proceeded only a short distance when MONTROSS became limp and could be taken no
further. Before medical aid could reach him, he died. After his cry at the saloon
door his throat choked with hemorrhage and he was unable to speak.
Examination showed that the murderer had put a pistol against the back of MONTROSS
at the left side and fired. The bullet ranged upward and to the right, emerging from
the body under the right clavicle. The laden messenger had passed through the lung.
No Known Enemies
Nothing in the antecedents of MONTROSS sheds light upon the killing. He was of
genial, friendly disposition, and had a multitude of friends and no known enemies.
Sometimes, when he was drinking to excess, he became quarrelsome, but he was not
intoxicated Saturday night. No extended quarrel could have preceded the shooting,
because the shooting occurred almost immediately after he left the dance hall. The
body was prepared for burial here, and probably will be taken to Snohomish for burial,
where the parents live. MONTROSS was 32 years of age and married, but he and his
wife are said to have separated and she is now somewhere in the East.
Sheriff George H. DEERING was notified here yesterday morning of the killing of
MONTROSS and dispatched a Deputy J. H. SMITH to Monroe to investigate conditions and
find any possible clue to the slayer. Coroner C. H. BAKEMAN went to Monroe and
conducted an inquest. The men who saw the slayers of MONTROSS run away after firing
the shot are unable to form a guess as to their identity, for the shooting occurred
in a dimly lighted place and the night was dark. The shooters instantly plunged into
the blackness of shadow between two buildings. Equally impossible, it seems, is it
to determine a motive for the shooting. The parents of the murdered man are well
known in Snohomish, where for many years the father has been bridge tender for the
Great Northern railway company.
Special to the Daily Herald
SNOHOMISH, Nov. 7 - Charles MONTROSS, who was killed at Monroe Saturday, was well
known here. The assault, according to a version reported here, occurred at the rear
of several buildings, after which he walked to the rear of the Elk saloon. A witness
named MEAD just before the shot was fired heard somebody say" "I'll get the _______",
but the voice was not recognized. The widow of the dead man is supposed to be in
Michigan. Their three children are in a foundling's home.
Everett Daily Herald
November 8, 1910
Elk Saloon Proprietor Charged With Death Of Charles MONTROSS.
Following an all-day inquiry into the slaying of Charles MONTROSS at Monroe early
Sunday morning, a jury empanelled by Coroner C. H. BAKEMAN late yesterday afternoon
returned a verdict that MONTROSS met death presumably at the hands of Charles KIRK,
one of the owners of Elk saloon at Monroe. The verdict was based on the testimony of
a girl employed in the telephone office at Monroe, who was looking out of a window
and says she saw MONTROSS lurch out of the front door of the saloon, with smoke from
a pistol welling up around and behind him, and saw just behind him a man whom she
believes to be KIRK ran out and grabbed the staggering wounded man.
Denies Shooting
KIRK denies the shooting, and says MONTROSS was shot when he was outside the
saloon. He avers he heard the shot and then the voice of MONTROSS at the locked
front door calling for help whereupon he went out the side door to his aid. There is
no difference in the stories of the telephone operator and KIRK following the moment
when the side door of the saloon opened by KIRK to go to MONTROSS' aid.
The girl was positive the shot was fired inside the saloon, and that immediately
following the egress of MONTROSS through the front door that door was closed and
locked, followed almost immediately by the opening of the saloon side door and the
appearance of KIRK. KIRK asserts MONTROSS left the saloon a few moments before the
shooting.
The witnesses who testified they was two men running away were somewhat distant
from the scene and the inquiry of the coroner failed to establish their impression of
what happened with any considerable degree of definiteness.
Married Week Ago
KIRK was married only a week ago, and when he was taken into custody by Deputy
Sheriff J. H. SMITH on instruction of the verdict of the coroner's jury, there was a
painful scene. KIRK is a well appearing fellow, who never before has been in
trouble, and he anticipates no trouble in clearing himself of the charge against him.
He was taken to the county jail in this city last night and will be formally
arraigned probably within a few days, when information is filed in the superior
court.
Whatever motive was back of the shooting MONTROSS, whoever fired the shot, has not
been ascertained. So far as known there was not reason for enmity between KIRK and
MONTROSS this factor in the case is a prominent element of mystery.
KIRK's revolver, a 38-calibre weapon, was found in the saloon. It had been
freshly fired, and apparently one shell had been extracted and a new cartridge placed
therein. The bullet that slew MONTROSS was the same caliber as that of KIRK's
weapon. This was a factor in causing the detention of KIRK in connection with the
shooting.
MONTROSS's body was prepared for burial at Monroe and will be taken to Snohomish,
where his parents, reside, for burial.
Heard Shot Over Telephone
The testimony of Miss Nellie KADY said she was looking directly at the saloon, and
that none was on the street within fifty feet of the front door of the saloon. She
saw MONTROSS open one of the double doors of the saloon and then heard a shot and saw
a wreath of smoke rise from behind him above his shoulders. MONTROSS swung around
and grabbed the door casing to steady himself.
In the corner of the saloon building is a door leading into a hallway from which a
door opens into the saloon. In a few moments KIRK appeared through this door, and
quickly was joined by his bartender. KIRK says the doors were locked and he was
alone in the saloon, the bartender having gone upstairs to bed. Miss KADY saw
MONTROSS pass through the door of the saloon, and that it was closed after him.
Others quickly gathered after KIRK and the bartender, who says he had gone
upstairs to bed, and who came down when KIRK called him, reached MONTROSS, says
Miss KADY, and the wounded man sank down and died on the sidewalk. The wound showed
that the weapon had been held squarely against the back of MONTROSS.
Everett Daily Herald
December 1, 1910
Lyman A. MOORE, a former resident of Everett, died this morning at San Diego,
Cal., of heart trouble. Mr. MOORE was a brother of Mrs. Walter F. SWALWEL and Miss
Nell MOORE of this city.
Everett Daily Herald
November 15, 1910
F. G. MORANDA, a former meat dealer of Snohomish, died yesterday in the Snohomish
general hospital from pneumonia. He leaves a widow and five sons. The funeral will
be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, under the auspices of the
Masons.
Attention O.E.S.
All members of the Order of Eastern Star are requested to meet at Masonic hall
tomorrow at 1:30 for the purposes of attending the funeral of Brother F. G. MORANDA.
Everett Daily Herald
November 28, 1910
Pat MORRISSEY, a pioneer resident of Cherry Valley, died there Nov. 26, from
dropsy of the heart. He was 62 years old and a native of Ireland. He leaves a
sister, Mrs. Kate DOUGHERTY, of Cherry Valley, and a niece and nephew, Mrs. GALER and
John LAREY, of Seattle. The body is now in Purdy's chapel. The Funeral services
will be held in St. Michael's church at 9 o'clock Tuesday. Interment will be in
Calvary cemetery, Seattle.
Everett Daily Herald
12/21/17
Mrs. Mary E. Morton, age 76, died last evening at the home of Mrs. Keefe 1317
Grand avenue, Mrs. Morton's home for the past few years had been in Stanwood with her
son. She is survived by three sons, M.I. and George Morton of Stanwood, and a son
living in Lansing, I. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from N. B.
Challacome's chapel, the Rev. C.S. McKinley officiating. Interment will follow in
Evergreen Cemetery.
October 1985
Ethel Josephine Mulder, 68, died Oct. 20, 1985, at home. She was born May 20, 1917 in
Everett, where she had lived all of her life. Her parents migrated here from Norway.
She leaves her beloved husband Nicholas, children Patricia Whitney and Randy Mulder,
both of Mukilteo, sisters Marie James of Palmer, Ala, Nora Maynick of Anchorage, Ala,
and Louis Harris of Tacoma; aunt, Marie Ovan of Everett, two grandchildren and
numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial services will be 23 noon Friday, Dec.
23, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. The family suggest
remembrances to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Arrangement by Bleitz Funeral Home,
Seattle.
Everett Daily Herald
7/25/1901
The remains of Mr. J. Mulligan, who died in the Seattle hospital of heart failure
(not blood poisoning as was reported Tuesday), arrived in this city this morning
accompanied by his widow. The funeral will take place on Sunday probably and under
the auspices of the I.O.O.F. of which order he was a valued member.
Everett Herald
5 September 1977
David J. Munding, 24, of 12831 77 SE, Snohomish, died Sept. 1 in a local hospital.
Mr. Munding was born Jan. 1, 1953 in Santa Maria, Calif. He was a graduate of
Seattle University and a member of the Teamsters' Union.
He leaves his wife, Lee, at home; his mother, Mrs. Mary Munding of California; two
brothers, Carl Munding of Snohomish and Peter Munding of California; also five
sisters, Ms. Laura Munding, Millie Munding and Sene Munding, all of California, Mrs.
Mary Smith of Mississippi and Mrs. Frances Parrish of Florida.
Mass of Celebration will be said Monday, 7:00 p.m. at St Michael's Catholic Church in
Snohomish. Interment will be in Lompoc, Calif.
Memorials may be made to the John Flynn Cancer Center, care of Providence Hospital,
Everett.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cassidy Funeral Home.
Everett Daily Herald
7/19/1912
An Englishman know around here as Bob Murray, was found last evening on the Northern
Pacific tracks in a semi-conscious condition. He was removed to Dr. Adams' hospital
and died within a few hours, of injuries supposed to have been inflicted by a train.
Murray, who has been working aorund this city at odd jobs ofr some time past, was
sitting between the ties when found by railroad men. He was badly brusied and cut,
but his body was not mangled, and he did not at first appear to be seriously hurt. He
was able only to tell his name, and to ask for a drink of water, and there is no way
of learning just what happened to the unfortunate man. The suppositon is that he was
struck by a train, but how he happened to be sitting between the ties when found, has
not been explained. It is believed that he had been drinking some during the day. No
inquest was called. Murray was about thirty years old. Nothing is known of his
relatives except that his home was in England.
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